Specialty Doctor

Specialty Doctor in Palliative Medicine
Location: Chester
Position: Lead Clinician/Responsible Clinician
Specialty: Palliative Medicine
Type: Part-time (2 days, 6 PAs; Monday essential and other day negotiable)

Duration: 3-6 months with option on temp to perm aswell if any interest

Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and enthusiastic Lead Clinician/Responsible Clinician in Palliative Medicine to join our multidisciplinary team at the Hospice of the Good Shepherd.

We seek a professional leader to ensure our medical team operates in line with GMC guidelines and supports our strategic objectives.

You will represent the medical team to the Hospice Senior Management Team and embody our values.

Main Duties

You will contribute to the care of patients in our ten-bedded inpatient unit and Living Well Centre, providing medical input for a wide variety of conditions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overall coordination of medical care for inpatients.


• Medical input into the Living Well Centre.


• Communication with colleagues in the hospital and community.


• Attendance at multidisciplinary meetings.

You will play a vital role in supporting our dedicated team of specialty doctors and contribute to the professional development of staff through teaching, research, and quality improvement activities.

About You

To apply, you will need:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.


• At least 6 years of postgraduate experience, including a minimum of 4 years in palliative medicine or equivalent experience as a Responsible Clinician.


• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.


• Experience with audit and quality improvement projects in palliative medicine.